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04 Nov, 2019
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Paper | Topics | Subject |
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GS-I | ‘Red Atlas Action Plan Map’ atlas and CFLOWS- Chennai | |
GS-II | Registration mandatory to enter Meghalaya | |
GS-III | Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion Report | Economic Issues |
Syllabus subtopic: Disaster and disaster management.
News: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu recently unveiled the ‘Red Atlas Action Plan Map’ atlas and the ‘Coastal Flood Warning System App (CFLOWS-Chennai)’ for flood mitigation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Prelims and mains focus: Features, need for and significance of the Atlas and CFLOWS.
About Red Atlas Action Plan Map
Coastal Flood Warning System app for Chennai (CFLOWS- CHENNAI):
Source: The Hindu
Syllabus subtopic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
News: Meghalaya has brought an ordinance that makes registration on entry mandatory for visitors who intend to spend more than 24 hours in the state.
Prelims and Mains focus: Changes introduced and overview of MRSS Act, Inner Line Permit (ILP)- features, significance and issues.
Issue:
Why this move?
The amendment comes in the backdrop of demands by civil society and political leaders, that people excluded from the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam might try to enter Meghalaya.
Background:
Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) 2016 aims to ensure the security of the tenants as well as the safety and security of the citizens of the state.
About Inner Line Permit
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document required by Indian citizens residing outside certain “protected” states while entering them. The ILP is issued by the Government of India and is obligatory for all those who reside outside the protected states. With the ILP, the government aims to regulate movement to certain areas located near the international border of India.
Genesis of ILP:
Source: The Hindu
Syllabus subtopic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
News: The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the 2019 edition of the Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report.
Prelims focus: Key findings, about the report, about EIU
Mains focus: Challenges for India and ways to address them.
India- specific observations:
Efforts by India:
About the report:
About EIU
Source: The Hindu
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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 Syllabus subtopic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism News: The Cabinet Secretariat has notified rules reasserting the Union Home Ministry as the authority that would
Cyclone Maha Syllabus subtopic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such
Syllabus subtopic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. News: Jammu and Kashmir is no more a state; it has been divided into two Union Territories. After the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act
Syllabus subtopic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, education, Human Resources News: National Symposium on Lymphatic Filariasis was held in India on the theme ‘United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis&rsquo
Syllabus subtopic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate News: With Chile withdrawing its offer to host the 25th edition of United Nations Conference of Parties (COP), it’s unlikely that there will be a meeting this year. Prelims focu
Jadhav case: Pak violates its obligations Syllabus subtopic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: Pakistan violated its obligations under the Vienna Convention in the arrest and detention of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, Justice Abduylqa
Syllabus subtopic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: Hyderabad figures in UNESCO List For Prelims: about UNESCO Creative City Network For Mains: the benefits of UNESCO list for the city Benefits and Sign
Syllabus subtopic: Parliament and State Legislatures- structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these News: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu reconstituted eight House committees on October 31, 2019. Prelims and
Pegasus spyware Syllabus subtopic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. News: Govt. questions WhatsApp after spyware is used for snooping Prelims focus: about Pegas
Core Sector Output falls in Sept. Syllabus subtopic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: Output of 8 core infrastructure industries contracted by 5.2% in September, indicating the severity of the e
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